Let’s face it, my adventure tank was running on fumes. But then, BAM! Tom drops a surprise like a ninja with a picnic basket. “Shower, lunch, pack your bags, adventure awaits!” he declares. Kids occupied, snacks and water secured, we set off. First stop: Paddy’s Castle, a place I hadn’t seen in a decade. Talk
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Breaking down my 23 in 2023 list, section by section, this time Adventures. I have had visits to Hanging Rock and Werribee Gorge on my wishlist for a few years, and it saddens me to say that they will be back on the list for 2024. The thing is that the house project just consumed
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Distance: 6.2km out and backStart: Tandara Rd, Trailhead, Halls GapGrade: MediumTotal Elevation: 370mEstimate Hiking Time: 3.5 hoursApprox Running Time: 1.5 hours Boronia Peak is one of the lesson-known hikes in the Grampians but offers some of the best 360° views of Gariwerd. Taking in the wonderland range, and views of Lake Bellfield and Lake Fyans,
The Indigenous name for Lake Wartook is Werdug. It is also the Day 3 campsite for those traveling along the Grampians Peak Trail, at approximately the 37km mark. My first visit to the Lake Wartook lookout (Badji-dadjing) was back in December 2017, with my sister. This was prior to the Grampians Peaks Trail officially opening.
Fastest Known Times (FKT) to run the Grampians Peaks Trail (GTP) from Mt Zero car park to Dunkeld. (North to South) North to South Males Place Name Time Date 1 Michael Dunstan 24:01:33 24.11.2023 2 Matthew Crehan 25:25:16 24.11.2023 3 Chris Mcauliffe 26:02:23 24.11.2023 4 Luke Barrett 28:10:25 24.11.2023 5 Daniel Hughes 29:21:47 24.11.2023 Females
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Starting Point: Tunnel Rd, PomonalEnd Point: Middle Gap, Mt WilliamHighlights: The Flume, Seven Dials, Redman’s BluffDistance: 21.2kmTotal Elevation: 1374mTime: 5 hours When you have 3 hours to do on the training plan, you decide to run from Tunnel Rd, Pomonal, to Middle Gap, Mt William along the Grampians/Gariwerd Peaks trail (aka GPT). Except for the
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I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling 22! 22, Taylor Swift, Red Every year (except 2021 for some reason), I create a list of things that I want, like, and dream to achieve. This list covers all areas of my life. From running to family to reading, with a few random things thrown in
Distance: 20km (approx)Duration: 3-4 hours runningGrade: DifficultType: Point to point. (Car drop-off recommended)Start: Mt William CarparkEnd: Jimmy Creek CampgroundLocation: Grampians National Park Back in March 2016 Tom and I hiked the Major Mitchell Plateau. Little did I know that 2 1/2 years later I would be back, but running it. I have had (crazy) ultra friends that have run it before,
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When the opportunity arises, Tom and I will go exploring in the park. With 169,000 hectares, there are always places to explore. On and off track. This particular day was no exception for an adventure. With a packed lunch we decided to head to the northern end of the park and explore Hollow Mountain. Our
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In Week 3 I mentioned that I should have taken my camera while out geocaching for the day. This time around I decided to lug the camera with me to the Bundaleer. Yes, it added a good 1kg to the pack, but it was worth it. The Grampians has so much to offer if you are
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